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The start of the french and indian war (July 3 1753)
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Fought in Western Pennsylvania... British get surronded by over 1,500 of the french and indian forces
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French commander Montcalm takes fort, but is horrified to discover that his Indian allies kill wounded soldiers, take scalps, and make slaves of captives.
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Following surrender of British and colonial garrison to Montcalm (who promised safe passage back to England), Indians killed 185 and took 310 British captive.
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British-American-Indian forces overwhelm French who abandon Louisbourg and burn Ft. Duquesne before retreating north.
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Through British commander Gen. Wolfe is killed (along with French commander Montcalm), British forces sieze Quebec in dramatic uphill attack
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British victory restricted French navy's ability to resupply forces in Canada.
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Balance of power tips towards British with this addition
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Greatly outnumbered French forces are defeated in war's final battle in the Americas.
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As Spain enters the war as a French ally, it suffers defeats from British naval forces.
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France gives up claims to all of its North American possessions. All land west of the Mississippi and New Orleans goes to Spain. All land east of the Mississippi River and Canda goes to England.
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